Life of Fire is a BBQ and grilling focused TV series that follows host Pat Martin traveling across the United States to embed with grillmasters and pitmasters, exploring uniquely American BBQ traditions, stories, local cooking methods, and live fire techniques. Each episode highlights a distinct style of barbecue or live fire cooking. The series is affiliated with Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint, Pat Martin's restaurant chain. Note: There is a separate cookbook of the same name authored by Pat Martin.